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Add 63/49 and 7/60

1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 7/60

63/49 + 7/60 is 589/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    63/49 = 63 × 60/49 × 60 = 3780/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    7/60 = 7 × 49/60 × 49 = 343/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/2940 + 343/2940 = 3780 + 343/2940 = 4123/2940
  5. 4123/2940 simplified gives 589/420
  6. So, 63/49 + 7/60 = 589/420
    In mixed form: 1169/420

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